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Production Horticulture: Apprenticeship

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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  • Training Level
    Apprenticeship
  • Tuition Estimate
    $129 per week
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    Contact: Cloverdale Campus Bookstore 604.598.6020
  • Credential Granted
    Apprenticeship
  • Coordinator Contact
    apprentice@kpu.ca 604.598.6102

Application Deadline Advice

Students are admitted based on their date of qualification. Early application and documentation submission is extremely important. Regular application periods are:

Semester

Applications Open

Early Application Deadline

Late Application Deadline

Fall (Sept)

October 1

March 1

August 1

Spring (Jan)

February 1

August 1

December 1

Summer (May)

June 1

December 1

April 1

 

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Training Schedule

Training schedule details provided by the BC Trades Training Consortium (TTC).

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Level: 03
Langley

This program satisfies the training standard set by the BC Industry Training Authority (ITA) for:

Horticulturalist, Production

ITA Source: 'Horticulturalist, Production' profile.

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Description

Production Horticulturalists grow crops in both nursery and/or greenhouse environments. They prepare growing mediums, propagate, grow, grade, prune and prepare plants for distribution. They also control plant pests using integrated pest management techniques.

The program combines technical training and work-based training. It generally takes three years to complete.

The technical training is made up of three levels. Levels One and Two are 6 weeks each. Level Three is 8 weeks. This block of training is normally delivered through and ITA approved training institution. Sometimes it may also be met through approved training models (distance education, part-time) and/or a level challenge exam.

The work-based training totals 4680 hours. Based on a 30-hour week this involves about 156 weeks of training.

Training Content

Training modules cover:
  • Use Occupational Skills
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Organize Work
  • Manage Growing Facilities
  • Analyze and Maintain Plant Health
  • Manage Nursery, Field and Container Crops
  • Oversee Nursery Production and Systems Operaitons

Pre-requisites

Recommended
  • Grade 10 or equivalent
  • English 10
  • Mathematics 10
  • Science 10

Preferred
  • Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Occupations

Apprenticeship training in this program can lead to a career in:

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